Malicious Code Detected in cisems Package - MAL-2025-17058
Summary
MAL-2025-17058: Malicious code in cisems (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cisems package is an npm library designed for specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. It is utilized for various tasks, including data manipulation and processing. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cisems package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this package. This malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cisemsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the cisems package in your application until a secure version is released. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are known to be secure.
Conclusion
The cisems package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant risk to applications that utilize it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your applications secure.
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FAQ
The cisems package is an npm library used for various data manipulation tasks in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches within applications that utilize the package.
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Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
You should remove the cisems package from your project and look for alternative packages until a secure version is available.
